JECFA Evaluations-1-PHENYL-1,2-PROPANEDIONE-

Summary of Evaluations Performed by the
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

1-PHENYL-1,2-PROPANEDIONE
COE No.:	2275
FEMA No.:	3226
JECFA No.:	833
Chemical names:	1-PHENYL-1,2-PROPANEDIONE
Synonyms:	ACETYL BENZOYL; METHYL PHENYL DIKETONE; METHYL PHENYL GLYOXAL
Functional class:	FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation:	2001
ADI:	ACCEPTABLE
Comments:	No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report:	TRS 909-JECFA 57/61
Specifications:	COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 9/FNP 52 Add.9/138
Tox monograph:	FAS 48-JECFA 57/117

29 Jan 03